Franklin Guesthouse

This charming boutique hotel located in North Greenpoint – a lively neighbourhood rich with local flavour – offers a series of spacious and stylish loft suites complete with kitchenettes and cosy lounge areas. Prepare to have your Brooklyn apartment fantasies fulfilled.

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£112per night

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Location

7/10

A historically Polish neighborhood;bbakeries selling babka and poppy seed buns still abound in Greenpoint, but also in the mix are cute boutiques offering succulents and artisan coffee, and excellent cocktail bars and eateries – recent notable openings include Norman from Noma cofounder Claus Meyer and upscale French bistro Sauvage. The Franklin Guesthouse is located in its most northern parts; while rich in local flavor and 19th-century rowhouses, there’s not much by way of sightseeing, making this somewhere for the more seasoned New York traveller. Reach Midtown Manhattan in 20 minutes via the ferry from the India St./Greenpoint terminal or take a G train from subway station Greenpoint Ave. The hotel also provides a complimentary car service operating within a one-mile radius.

Style & character

7/10

It's set in a handsome white townhouse. Befitting the location, there’s no fanfare or grand lobby; check-in is a low-key personal affair that feels more like arriving at an apartment building than a hotel, which is exactly the home-away-from-home atmosphere they’re going for. The public spaces are simple in tones of mint green decorated with blue-and-white cityscape screen prints from Brooklyn-based artist Kip Jacobs. His influence can be felt throughout the hotel; he contributed bespoke work to each suite as well.

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Staff were friendly and knowledgeable with good recommendations for eating and drinking in the local area. The hotel offers a small gym and sauna with a steam shower. Breakfast is not served on-site.

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Rooms

8/10

These rooms feel like the Brooklyn studio apartment you wish you owned. The Mid-century Modern style furniture, throw blanket waiting on the sofa, and artful knickknacks like vintage cameras all contribute to the homeliness, as well as the well-stocked kitchenette. Price discounts on over three-day bookings make this a good option for longer stay holidaymakers, who might want cooking facilities. Even the smallest rooms (the Studio Lofts) are incredibly spacious with high ceilings and marble bathrooms, while the Deluxe Loft Suites have a separate bedroom and living area. The second-floor rooms are preferable as they have skylights, while the lower level rooms would benefit from more natural light and better soundproofing from guests walking around upstairs.

Food & drink

8/10

BarGlory's menu is a short course in how to nail fusion cuisine, with inspired dumplings like lamb with pistachio pesto or a cumin-graced pumpkin and ricotta concoction. Cocktails are equally standout. Happily BarGlory supplies room service during restaurant hours, after which the mini bars are stocked with local NY produce like Sixpoint IPA and SlantShack jerky. For breakfast, you can take the car to the Brooklyn Lantern restaurant in their Box House Hotel (none is served at Franklin Guesthouse), but better still, head to the adorable Bakeri around the corner.

Value for money

7/10

Studio Lofts from $269 (£203) in low season; and from $369 (£280) in high. Their best rates are offered for three-night stay. Breakfast is available at The Brooklyn Lantern in their sister property, the Box Hotel, a short complimentary car ride away; mains starting at $9 (£6) with waffles, pancakes and egg dishes. Free Wi-Fi.